Get to know us

Welcome to KYOMU TIMORI Research and Innovation for Health Timor-Leste! We are dedicated to transforming health outcomes in our country through innovative research and collaborative efforts. Here's more about who we are and what we do:

Who We Are

KYOMU TIMORI is a team of passionate health professionals, researchers, and innovators committed to improving the health and well-being of the people of Timor-Leste. Our diverse team brings together expertise from various fields to address the most pressing health challenges facing our communities.

Our Core Values

Innovation: We embrace new ideas and technologies to drive health improvements.
Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnerships and work closely with local and international organizations.
Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of ethics and transparency in all our activities.
Empowerment: We focus on building the capacity of local health professionals and communities.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in our research, initiatives, and outcomes.

What We DoWhat we do

• Research and methodology training (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods)

• Consultancy for health and related policy development and analysis

• Program design, monitoring, and evaluation (mid-term and final evaluations)

• Translation and interpretation (English-Tetum and Tetum-English)

• Data collection, analysis, and report writing

• Systematic reviews and evidence synthesis

• Capacity building for health professionals and researchers

• Public health intervention assessments and implementation research.

Our Impact

Since our inception, KYOMU TIMORI has made significant strides in enhancing health research and innovation in Timor-Leste. Our projects have led to improved health services, better health outcomes, and a stronger health system. We are proud of our achievements and remain committed to making a lasting impact on the health of our nation.

Join Us

We invite you to join us on our mission to create a healthier Timor-Leste. Whether you are a health professional, researcher, organization, or community member, there are many ways to get involved and support our work. Together, we can achieve our vision of a thriving, healthy Timor-Leste.

Our mission

Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of the people of Timor-Leste through cutting-edge research and innovative health solutions. We are committed to:

Conducting High-Quality Research: Investigating the most pressing health issues facing our community to generate evidence-based solutions.
Promoting Health Innovation: Developing and implementing innovative health technologies and practices that address local health challenges.
Building Local Capacity: Empowering Timor-Leste's health professionals and researchers through training, collaboration, and resource sharing.
Enhancing Public Health: Supporting initiatives that improve health outcomes, promote healthy lifestyles, and prevent disease.
Fostering Collaboration: Partnering with local and international organizations to leverage expertise and resources for a greater impact.
Upholding Integrity and Ethics: Ensuring all our activities are conducted with the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and respect for the communities we serve..
By fulfilling this mission, we aim to create a healthier, more resilient Timor-Leste where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Our vision

Our vision is to be a leading catalyst for transformative health improvements in Timor-Leste. We aspire to:

Achieve Health Equity: Ensure that all individuals in Timor-Leste have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare.
Pioneer Innovative Solutions: Be at the forefront of health innovation, driving the development and adoption of groundbreaking health technologies and practices.
Build a Healthier Nation: Foster a society where healthy living is the norm, and preventable diseases are significantly reduced.
Empower Local Communities: Equip communities with the knowledge and resources to take control of their health and well-being.
Strengthen Health Systems: Enhance the capacity and resilience of Timor-Leste's health systems to effectively respond to current and future health challenges.
Inspire Global Collaboration: Establish strong partnerships with global health organizations to share knowledge, expertise, and resources.

Through our unwavering commitment to research, innovation, and collaboration, we envision a future where Timor-Leste sets a benchmark for health excellence and innovation in the region and beyond.

Our team

Our strength lies in our individuality. Our team specializes in health research and innovation, combining diverse skills and experiences to advance public health knowledge and practices. Here's a snapshot of our key team members

Dr. Marcelo Amaral Mali,MPH

Marcelo Amaral Mali is a public health researcher and consultant with extensive experience in health policy, program evaluation, and implementation research. He has worked at the Ministry of Health of Timor-Leste for over a decade, including a leadership role as a national director. His expertise spans qualitative and quantitative research, gender-based violence, infectious diseases, and food safety. He has published studies on domestic violence, mental health in leprosy patients, and coping strategies of women facing GBV with TB or HIV. Marcelo is also involved with KYOMU Research and Innovation, providing research, consultancy, and training services

Dr. Filipe de Neri Machado,MPH

MEMBER

Medical doctor and Public health Physician

Disciplines

Epidemiology Public Health Infectious Diseases

Skills and expertise

• Public Health Surveillance: Expertise in infectious disease surveillance, field epidemiology, and outbreak investigations.

• Infectious Disease Epidemiology: Specialized in the surveillance, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, including vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), emerging infectious diseases, and zoonotic diseases.

• Disease Management and Control: Skilled in infection prevention, disease transmission analysis, and hospital administration for infectious disease control.

• Geospatial Public Health Analysis: Proficient in geospatial analysis using Quantum GIS software to map disease patterns and enhance public health decision-making.

• Tropical Medicine and Hospital Administration: Knowledgeable in infection prevention strategies, viral infection management, and the integration of epidemiological research into hospital administration.

Nevio Sarmento

Director EXECUTIVE

Nevio is a Senior Scientist and Microbiologist at the National Health Laboratory (NHL) in Timor Leste and member of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group Timor-Leste (NITAG-TL). In his role at the NHL, Nevio contributes to the testing and surveillance of COVID-19 in the Timor-Leste community. As a member of NITAG-TL , Nevio advises the Ministry of Health on the protection of the Timorese people from vaccine preventable diseases through immunisation. Nevio is also a PhD student at Menzies School of Health Research studying the serotypes of pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae) in pneumonia and malnourished children under five in Dili, Timor-Leste.

Dr. Mariano da Silva Marques, MPHM

MEMBER

Dr. Mariano da Silva Marques is a medical doctor with a Master Degree in Primary Health Care Management who is currently working as Chair of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group of Timor-Leste and Director of Procurement & Contracts at FPM.IP, Ministry of Health Timor-Leste. He completed his M.D. degree from the Latin America School of Medicine, Ciego de Avila- CUBA (2013), and his Master Degree from the ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University Thailand (2020). He also spent his part-time activity teaching the subject of Eradication of infectious disease to the graduate student of Public Health at a private university. He has been invited as an external observer for the TCV campaign Introduction in Nepal in 2022 and representing the Ministry of Health participated in the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) Brisbane – Australia. The Ministry of Health Timor-Leste has acknowledged his contributions regarding the recommendation to introduce the COVID-19 vaccine, PCV, and HPV vaccines in the country..

Dr. Noel Gama Soares, Biostatistics Specialist

Study:

· Medical Doctor

· Biostatistics Specialist

Experience:

· International Member Editorial Committee, “Informative Magazine for Health Management”. Cuba,

· Part time teaching Biostatistics to the graduate student at National University of Timor-Leste

· Former Nasional Director Primary Health Care, Minister of Health Timor-Leste.

Skills:

· Develop Teaching and Research task.

· Data Analysis for Public Health & Epidemiological

· Digital application in research:

o Research Analysis SPSS

o Geospatial analysis of public health using Quantum Geospatial Information System (QGIS)